Natural Resources and Environment Research Guide
City of Detroit
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Local level Policy
- North American City Reports This link opens in a new windowDocuments collection includes reports from over 600 North American city and urban agencies. Includes some regional documents also. Full-text reports on issues such as immigration, climate change and sustainability, transportation and urban planning. Includes budgets, case studies, planning documents.
- United States Conference of MayorsReports on cities, model legislation and best practices
State Government Agencies
- Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentThe mission of the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is, "Assure the food safety, agricultural, environmental, and economic interests of the people of the State of Michigan are met through service, partnership and collaboration."
Sources for Local Data
- Data-Planet Statistical Datasets This link opens in a new windowCreate tables, charts and maps with wide range of variables using data from governments and private organizations.
- data.census.govdata.census.gov is an online source for accessing population, housing, economic and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Users can create thematic maps from teh table view of a product.
- Social ExplorerSocial Explorer provides easy access to current and historical census data and demographic information about the United States, from 1790 to present. Create maps and reports based on decennial censuses of 1940 to 2010.
- Simply AnalyticsSimplyMap is a web-based mapping application that allows you to create thematic maps and reports using demographic, business and marketing data. Data can be downloaded for use with other software such as Excel and GIS.
- Data Driven DetroitProvides regional data collection, storage and analysis firm, recognized by the Urban Institute as a National Neighborhood Indicators Partner.